Crazy how the numbers have drastically changed in Florida from St. Patty's Day to Hump Day.
The data is in and positive cases of the Coronavirus COVID-19 have risen by 45%, making the Florida total 314. The virus is currently in 31 Florida counties with Broward and Miami-Dade leading with 80 and 76, respectively. These number changes are huge considering just yesterday Broward was at 55 and Dade at 43. Sadly, one new death has been reported in Florida as well, making the total 7 now.
Major department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue have decided to close and operate only online. You can definitely feel the effects locally as Sawgrass Mills announces it's no longer open to shoppers, for now.
School's out of course, it's been 3 days so far. For those wondering where you can find free meals (especially for students who really need it) here's the list of places you can contact for more info according to The Sun Sentinal, or just show up:
Date:Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19
Details:Broward County Public Schools will be offering free or reduced breakfast and lunch this week to students and their families. Students at their respective schools must show their school ID card. If a student doesn’t have ID because they were told to leave it at school, the district will notify one of the workers.
Hours:Breakfast 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Boyd Anderson High,3050 NW 41st St, Lauderhill Lakes.Blanche Ely High,1201 NW 6th Ave, Pompano Beach.Dillard High,2501 NW 11th St, Fort Lauderdale;Flanagan High,12800 Taft St, Pembroke Pines;Hallandale High,720 NW 9th Ave, Hallandale Beach;Miramar High,3601 S Douglas Rd, Miramar;Nova High,3600 College Ave, Davie;Plantation High,6901 NW 16th St, Plantation;South Broward High,1901 N Federal Hwy, Hollywood;Sunrise High,424 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale;Taravella High,10600 Riverside Dr, Coral Springs
Phone:754-321-0000
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